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Lighter colors reflect the most light. Darker colors absorb more, but all of that absorbed energy doesn't just disappear! Energy never just disappears, but it can change. Light that gets absorbed by clothing becomes heat which is what makes your warmer, so if you want to cool down, wearing a color that reflects a lot of light energy is a good choice.

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